Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL3

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Olympus E-PL3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and E-PL3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and E-PL3 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was manufactured 9 years after the E-PL3 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-S10 scores versus the E-PL3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-S10 & Olympus PEN E-PL3. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery & Olympus E-PL3 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S10 features exterior dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL3 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 against the E-PL3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S10 and E-PL3 is 73 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S10 and E-PL3.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-S10 will give you greater detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-S10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.